American Hauler Cargo Trailers (2006-2010): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 13V447000 · Sep 26, 2013 · American Hauler
1,103
vehicles affected
1,103
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V447000
- Date
- Sep 26, 2013
- Maker
- American Hauler
- Units affected
- 1,103
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 2006-2010
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
American Hauler is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 cargo trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, to July 30, 2010, equipped with a flushlock option (which uses a Fastec-brand door lock). It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
What can happen
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the cargo trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
American Hauler will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact American Hauler at 1-574-264-0227 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| American Hauler | Cargo Trailers | 2006-2010 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V447000?
1 model: American Hauler Cargo Trailers (2006-2010), about 1,103 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V447000?
American Hauler will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact American Hauler at 1-574-264-0227 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
What can happen?
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the cargo trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.